IEEE Humanitarian and Philanthropic Opportunities Initiative at Sections Congress 2017
True to its mission of advancing technology for humanity, IEEE has programs across the organization aimed at improving quality of life. But with dozens of projects to choose from across various programs, how do members decide which to get involved in?
To help, 10 groups have united to form the Humanitarian and Philanthropic Opportunities (H&P) Initiative, providing a one-stop shop where members can discover opportunities that best match their interests, expertise, and availability. The initiative launched at the IEEE Sections Congress, held in August in Sydney, and was organized by the IEEE Foundation and the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC). Visitors to the H&P pavilion were encouraged to sign a pledge wall to commit to an action, whether with “time, talent, or treasure.” The group surpassed its goal of inspiring 250 members to pledge.
True to its mission of advancing technology for humanity, IEEE has programs across the organization aimed at improving quality of life. But with dozens of projects to choose from across various programs, how do members decide which to get involved in?
To help, 10 groups have united to form the Humanitarian and Philanthropic Opportunities (H&P) Initiative, providing a one-stop shop where members can discover opportunities that best match their interests, expertise, and availability. The initiative launched at the IEEE Sections Congress, held in August in Sydney, and was organized by the IEEE Foundation and the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC). Visitors to the H&P pavilion were encouraged to sign a pledge wall to commit to an action, whether with “time, talent, or treasure.” The group surpassed its goal of inspiring 250 members to pledge.